Remembering God’s Faithfulness

 Lessons of Faith from Joshua - Sabbath School Lesson 3 -  Tuesday

“Remembering God’s Faithfulness”
Scripture Reading: Joshua 4

After the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, God commanded Joshua to have twelve men, one from each tribe, take a stone from the riverbed and set it up as a memorial. The Lord said, “In the future, when your children ask you, ‘What do these stones mean?’ tell them that the flow of the Jordan was cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord” (Joshua 4:6–7). The memorial was not just a monument—it was a testimony. It reminded Israel of the power and presence of the living God who brought them safely into the Promised Land.

God knew how easily His people could forget. Just as the Israelites needed tangible reminders of His mighty acts, we too need memorials in our spiritual journey. These are not always made of stone—they may be moments, places, or symbols that mark God’s faithfulness in our lives. It could be a journal entry about a prayer He answered, a verse that carried us through hardship, or a season where His grace sustained us when all else failed. These “personal memorials” become spiritual landmarks that remind us: God is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

In the New Testament, Jesus gave His followers the greatest memorial of all—Communion. On the night He was betrayed, He took bread and wine and said, “Do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19). Each time we partake, we remember His sacrifice on the cross and celebrate the new covenant of grace. Communion is not just a ritual; it’s a living reminder that our salvation was bought by His blood and that His presence continues to guide us just as the ark of the covenant once guided Israel.

When we take time to remember what God has done, our faith is strengthened for what He will do. The stones by the Jordan still speak today—reminding us to pause, reflect, and thank the Lord for every miracle, big or small, that has shaped our walk with Him.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the countless ways You have shown Your power and love in my life. Help me to remember Your faithfulness and to build memorials in my heart that remind me of Your goodness. As I partake in Communion and recall the sacrifice of Jesus, let gratitude and trust fill my spirit. Teach me never to forget the mighty things You have done and to tell others of Your wonders. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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